Department of Natural Sciences
Sustainable Chemistry and Materials (BSc)
Study Facts
Degree
Bachelor's degree
Standard period of study
6 semesters
Lecture language
German
Campus
Rheinbach
Start of study
Winter term
Type of study
Full-time
Admission requirements
General or subject-related higher education entrance qualification (Abitur, Fachabitur) or educational qualifications recognised as equivalent by the relevant authorities. Further information can be found on the Student Services website: Admission requirements.
Admission type and enrolment deadline
If you fulfil all the admission requirements, you can enrol within the deadline. You can enrol from 15 June to 1 October for the start of the winter semester.
Language skills
The programme is German. Elective modules may also be in English. German language skills at level C1 (CEFR) are required, demonstrated by a German university entrance qualification or the following German language certificates.
Costs
Only the current semester fee is payable for this degree programme: Semester fees and Administrative fees.
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Programme content and qualification objective
Course of study
During the six-semester programme, students learn about current approaches to sustainability in chemistry and materials science. Electives in the fields of chemistry, materials science or sustainability, as well as computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or economics allow them to set individual specialisations. A stay abroad is possible in the fifth semester or in the practical semester, which can be completed in a company, a research institution or a university institute. Courses in the fields of business administration, management, law and occupational safety round off the academic programme.
Prospects and job opportunities
Graduates can work on a sustainable future in the areas of research and development in the chemical industry or chemical-related sectors. In addition, they are welcome in pharmaceutical chemistry and the environmental sector, but also in research institutions, offices and authorities due to their diverse and in-depth knowledge and expertise.
Building on the Bachelor's degree programme, there is the opportunity to study the German-language Master's degree programme Analytical Chemistry and Quality Assurance (M.Sc.) or the English-language Master's degree programme Materials Science and Sustainability Methods (M.Sc.).
Practical relevance and teaching formats
The lecturers have many years of practical experience. Many of them are also actively involved in research projects. For example, researchers are working on producing packaging from sustainable raw materials instead of petroleum or developing new processes for drinking water treatment. The degree programme includes a three-month practical phase at a company, research institution or university institute.
Study location and learning environment
The Rheinbach campus is located in North Rhine-Westphalia and is easy to reach by public transport from Cologne, Bonn, Düsseldorf or Koblenz. Study and research with us on a modern and manageable campus with excellently equipped laboratories. Small study groups enable good contact with other students and lecturers with practical experience
„I chose this degree programme because I am interested in making a contribution to sustainability in the chemical and/or materials processing industry. I particularly like the practical focus in the lab and the unique combination of chemistry and materials science. What makes this degree programme even better is the family atmosphere and the fact that we support each other and are there for each other. This makes learning even more fun.”
Nadia Ausoni - Student
„She is my Swiss army knife. She can do anything or find out how to do it.”
Cyprian Golebiewski - Head of Application Technology at Akro-Plastic in Niederzissen on graduate Kathrin Portugall, who finds solutions to technical problems at the plastics refiner.
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Contact points
Course guidance service Bachelor Sustainable Chemistry and Materials
Campus
Rheinbach
Room
Room I 211
Opening hours
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Contact to the Student Services
Opening hours
Telephone consultation hours: Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 12:00
Personal consultations by appointment only
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Campus
Sankt Augustin
Room
E029, E031, E034, E035, E041
Opening hours
Telephone hours without appointment
Telephone hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10:00-12:00
and Monday: 13:00-15:00
International Office - Rheinbach
Campus
Rheinbach
Room
1.309
Opening hours
Please contact us by phone or email for an appointment